Stopped by here for hubby's birthday, it was a new winery for us. I booked ahead online and was browsing their options since I was looking for something that would also work for non-drinkers. I came across the Legacy Cave Tour, which is adults-only and offers a lower fee for non-drinkers, which I thought was a nice touch. Unfortunately, the online booking didn't work for me, so I had to call to make the reservation. When we checked in, the woman at the front desk gave me a bit of a weird vibe. After looking up our reservation, she said, "Oh, indeed you do have a reservation." It just felt like an odd response, like... why wouldn't we? is it because we're brown? We arrived a little early, so we spent some time browsing the gift shop upstairs. That's where we met our guide, Will, who was lovely, friendly, welcoming, and very knowledgeable. I mentioned it was my husband's birthday, and he asked if we'd been given a birthday sticker. Apparently they offer special occasion stickers at the front, which the check-in woman never mentioned, but Will made sure we got one, which was a nice touch. The tour itself was a small group, which I really liked. We went into the cave, and for those drinking, the tour included 3 wines. It was interesting learning about the history of Beringer Vineyards, and again, Will did a great job explaining everything. One thing I do wish they offered: for non-drinkers, it would be nice to have something like grape juice or a non-alcoholic option during the tour. There were a few of us in that situation, and it felt a little odd not having anything to sip on. After the tour, we walked the grounds, which was really nice. It's free to explore the property and browse the gift shop, which makes it a pleasant stop even beyond the tour itself. We ended up buying a couple bottles to take home, along with a wine barrel mug that my husband liked. read more

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Today we had an amazing experience touring and using our senses with food, herbs and wines with THE BEST and most knowledgeable guide JESUS. He made our experience extra special and we learned alot from him. We will return soon! read more

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I was on a Girl's trip and we chose Beringer as one in my group only drank white wine so I was looking for a winery that would let you choose your tastings as well as have an outdoor tasting area. Beringer is perfect for this. With the basic garden tour package ($35), you get a card when you check in and you get a choice of 4 pours. The first pour is at the start and then you wander their beautiful gardens to get the remaining drinks. It was very relaxing to just sit outside, enjoy the views and engage with friends! We then took a quick tour of the beautiful old Tudor home on the property. The staff was super friendly and made us feel welcome and not rushed which was also nice. This was probably my fav tasting on our trip as it combined my love of wine, gardens and beautiful old homes! read more

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The tour is must if you are in St. Helena!! The history is amazing!! The tunnels and caves are so unique and something every wine lover needs to see. They also do the tasting as you walk through the caves which is so fun too!! Our tour guide was very kind and friendly and had such a good knowledge of the history of the winery. Walking the grounds after was so fun because they are so absolutely beautiful!! read more

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What an amazing experience at Beringer Vineyards. My husband and I went on the "Taste of Beringer" tour and Jesus was our guide. It was such a wonderful time. We tasted wines with food pairing and learned how to enjoy wine and the history of Beringer Vineyards. They are the oldest winery in Napa Valley and have great wines. I can't believe I thought they only sold the more mainstream bulk wine. They have reserve wine for members only that is amazing! Truly, my hats off to the Beringer family and the current owners. I'd recommend anyone who wants to learn about wine, how to drink it, what to pair it with and how to really appreciate wine to take this tour. It was raining so we did not get to walk the grounds fully but we did learn about the whole history of the land, Napa Valley history, and about the dirt in the region. We also got to meet Abe the winemaker. Truly an epic experience. Needless to say we became Reserve Club members and bought lots of wine and other items. read more

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Visited for a tasting on April 9 (1 PM) with my parents. From the beginning, the experience felt uncomfortable. Upon arrival, the host asked if I was there as a translator. During the tasting, when my mother spoke to me privately in Korean, the host asked me to translate her comments aloud "to be fair," which felt intrusive and unnecessary. My father was also asked if he was a doctor, despite there being no context for that question. These were not isolated comments but a pattern of repeated assumptions that made the experience increasingly uncomfortable. Beyond that, the tasting itself felt more focused on promoting memberships than providing a thoughtful experience for paying guests. I shared this feedback directly with the winery. While I received an initial apology and was told an investigation was underway, I did not receive clear follow-up on what actions would be taken. I expected a more thoughtful and respectful experience. Based on this visit, I would hesitate to recommend this winery to guests who may be perceived as not being fluent in English, whatever that assumption may be based on. read more

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Next in our series, "How to Entertain Children in Napa Valley," we visited Beringer Vineyards. We opted for the "Discover Beringer Self-Guided Outdoor Tour" which is $35 per person and free for any children. We self-guided ourselves directly to the first pour and didn't bother exploring so I can't say whether there is much to see. We chose a really nice shady table outdoors near a pouring station and settled in for about an hour and a half. All the pours were from that one station. There was also a small structure nearby that sold snacks. We picked a small charcuterie board that included cheese, grapes, and crackers. The larger size included meats but it seemed too big for our party. The water crackers were stale, but I loved that the Beringer branded charcuterie board was something you could take home. They also had a frozen Peach Lemonade that was so slushy and delicious for our kiddo. They had some games set out including a big Jenga set and Connect 4. We lounged around playing games, chatting, and enjoying the 4 pours. It was so leisurely and pleasant. There was another adjacent area with tables nearby with a live band and the music drifted towards us, adding to the ambience. Beringer is a winery that attracts lots of big groups and birthdays so it was so lively and active. As we walked back towards the parking lot, we checked out the Victorian home that was the original Beringer home but it was a fancy pouring room so we couldn't really spend time in it. We had a great time and I recommend this to anyone who is looking for an unstuffy, relaxing experience. read more

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Arrived here in the afternoon to see the beautiful property and have a glass of wine. We enjoyed our time in the picnic area. The staff was welcoming and friendly. read more

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We did the legacy cave tour and George was great! Property is gorgeous. Delicious Cabernet.

We had a great experience at Beringer Vineyards in St. Helena. For sure a touristy, Napa experience. Self-guided walking tour of the gardens. Nice if you don't have a reservation and are looking for a winery that takes walk-ins. The staff is kind and helpful, the grounds are beautiful. But with so many castles and wineries - it is not a MUST do in my opinion for a Napa trip. read more

I have a long-standing history with visiting this fine piece of property and vineyard with amazing wines. I went with other people and we all found something that we all agreed was amazing. Everyone has their own tastes and that's what the difference is between the larger and the smaller wineries is they able to process more varieties of grapes and make different kinds of wines that would appeal to a larger group of people. This is a one stop shop. Please go into the taste room. Do the tour look around the gorgeous property and just have a good time. The staff and the property we're both well maintained and clean and the staff was wonderful and helpful. read more

Probably one of my favorite wineries in Napa! Such a beautiful location, with delicious wine and snacks! Came here for my friend's birthday and the staff were very, very nice and sweet! Really enjoyed the tour and tasting experience and would definitely come here again! read more

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I hate to be the BERINGER of bad news, but unfortunately, this was my least favorite winery experience out of the 6 that I visited when I was in Napa. I had high hopes for Beringer, considering they're such a notable and well-known producers of white wines, but the tasting we did just felt disappointing and lacking, and this winery would not be a return for me in the future unfortunately. Our tasting included a selection of 4 out of 6 wines on their pre-selected list, and all but one employee were immensely stingy with their pours (see picture). The tasting was also self-guided, and you had to walk yourself to a welcome station near the entrance when checking in and one other station in the garden to get all your wines. The employees also didn't try to introduce the wines, and we didn't get any pamphlets explaining the wines that we were trying either. Overall, we spent less than a hour there, mostly wandering in the garden/playing games near their wine station. There was live Parisian music when we came, but that ended about 20 minutes into our stay. read more

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This was our last stop of the day and we barely made it for their last hour of the tasting room. We get their wines as part of their wine club and wanted to do a quick stop. This is a beautiful winery with a very open space feel and beautiful gardens. We have done the self guided walking tour in the past and just enjoyed the views and taken pretty pictures. We have also done their cellar tour which has a lot fun facts and history behind Beringer and lastly on this visit we did their tasting room at the main house. Although we were probably the last guests to walk in for the day, we were received by very friendly staff who quickly sat us down and gave us suggestions. It had already been a long day so my bf was hungry and we ordered a charcuterie board. We were surprised for the size of this board! It was large and for sure a shareable portion. Everything was very fresh and beautifully placed. We enjoyed each wine we had to taste which included multiple reds. We don't usually get their reds in our shipments so it was a nice change to appreciate what they can do. Overall we had a nice relaxing time here enjoying really nice wine. The cheese board came with the charcuterie so we also had a nice take home souvenir. read more

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Amazing bar tasting. The variety was outstanding and so was the service. My husband and I had our first date here 25 years ago. My mom and her husband came from out of state and we wanted them to experience this magical place and once again you did not disappoint! read more

We had a great pleasure exploring the winery both inside the house and the cage and the yards. Did the tasting, the wines are very good, I even got a glass to enjoy it while walking around. It's very enjoyable and pleasant place to enjoy a fine wine in a cold crisp weather. Love it. read more

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this is a fairytale winery and everything is so beautiful here. week days are best to visit to avoid crowds and enjoy experience. read more

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Johnathon and Ben were the BEST people I had ever talked to. I will invite them to my wedding when it happens. They were so nice and fun and Joseph even offered to take a group picture of us! Joseph and Ben deserve a raise immediately!! read more

Beringer is an absolutely gorgeous estate! It might look modest from the outside, but it's surprisingly expansive. Very kid-friendly with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, and you can even enjoy wine by the glass. I tried the White Meritage -- it was crisp and refreshing, just right for a warm spring day. Staff were super friendly and helped us navigate the property. Highly recommend it for a relaxed picnic with friends and family! read more

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We had a really lovely tasting here. The cab was exceptional, and David our guide was so incredibly knowledgeable and sweet. read more

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Beringer Vineyards are located north of St Helena. This iconic winery is a must see in visiting Napa Valley. The winery was established in 1884 and survived through the prohibition. The grounds and the Rhine House are stunning. The wine is delicious. The service was all right. Our host was knowledgeable about the wine but had a little bit of a pseudo haute attitude. I have been here a couple of times and it is definitely worth a stop. read more

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Looks like I get to be the 900th reviewer! Once you get to your parking space, head to the front desk to check in, get a sticker to wear and they'll direct you up a flight of stairs to meet with your guide. Some quick facts are that this winery is almost 150 years old, the third oldest, and they do not make any bubbles. After a tour of the caves, you'll be directed to the tasting bar. At the bar, you'll try some of the more upscale wines and get more wine facts and history presented to you. You can visit the historical home on the property, but only the first floor, however, wine club members get private tastings on the upper floor. Ben was our wine guide, and he was a wealth of knowledge concerning the history and the wines produced here. You definitely wanna make sure to hit the gift shop because you'll find wine there that you won't see in retail. Informative photos should help get you here. read more

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Made a reservation here for my dad's 70th birthday. We were a party of 12 including 2 toddlers & 1 infant. It was SO family-friendly! The staff made us feel welcome from the get go at check-in, and that continued throughout our entire stay. They were attentive and went out of their way to make the kids feel included. It was so unexpected and greatly appreciated as it was our first time bringing the kids out to Napa. We did the Discover Beringer self-guided tour since that one welcomes kids. Everything was delicious and we got to choose from a nice selection. Lots of tables in the shade under the trees for relaxing and talking while enjoying wine. Special thanks to Mikey & Joseph! If you see them while you're there, I'm sure they will take care of you. It's obvious they enjoy what they do and want visitors to have the best experience. read more

This is a beautiful winery with very friendly staff. We didn't have a tour scheduled, but we were able to explore the grounds, order a couple of glasses of wine (delicious!) and sit while enjoying live music (Saturday afternoon), and buy a few things from their gift shop. read more

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Had a great experience with the girls. We opted for the wine tasting and cave tour where we tried a sauvignon blanc, pinot, and Cabernet sauvignon. The tour guide was engaging, holding our attention the entire time and also seemed very passionate about his job. Each wine was impeccable, reliable and I enjoyed each one. It was cool in the caves temperature wise and the tour was very intriguing. I would definitely recommend visiting here, their wine is reliable, their venue offers indoor and outdoor tasting along with the tour that me and my friends opted for. Thank you for a lovely experience! read more

Happy 150th anniversary to Beringer! We had a fun wine cave tour and met Corey at the shop! Great service with lots of gift things to peruse. The garden is beautiful even in winter. Lovely ambiance! read more

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Such a beautiful and historic winery. Beringer Vineyards was established in 1876 by the Beringer Brothers. Located in St. Helena, it is the oldest continuously operating winery in Napa Valley. They were one of the first to use hand dug caves and cellars. During Prohibition, Beringer was allowed to make wine for religious reasons. Of course, not all the wine made went to the sacristy, hence the creation of the Whisper Sister label. During prohibition a quiet knock on a door and a whisper might gain you access to a secret speakeasy owned by a brave outlaw known as a Whisper Sister who served banned liquid refreshments. In 1934, it was the first winery to offer public tours and wine tasting following the repeal of Prohibition. The grounds and historic buildings are stunning. The Rhine House is a beautiful masterpiece. Built in the early 1880s, it features Queen Anne and Chateauesque architectural styles. Check out the stained glass doors of Jacob Beringer at the front entry. It was definitely built to entertain and to impress visitors. Nice to be able to freely stroll along the winding walkways throughout the vineyards. Lots of lovely nooks along the pathways. Loved seeing the grapes on the vines. Tours of the property and caves are very reasonable. Walk-ins are also welcomed. Lots of parking is available. The family sold the winery to Nestle in the 1970s who then sold the winery to the Texas Pacific Group in 1996. They took the group public the following year. Interesting to me because TPG has acquired and flipped so many companies. Definitely put Beringer Vineyards on your list for Napa. A wonderful winery to explore. read more

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Got a bottle of cab. The grounds are beautiful and I can definitely tell anyone a grand place for any event. Great views. read more

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If Napa Valley is Disneyland for wine lovers, Beringer is Sleeping Beauty's Castle--grand, storied, and absolutely worth the pilgrimage. From the moment you walk up the redwood-lined driveway, the estate's Victorian Rhine House feels like something out of a period film. Our reservation was for the Reserve Tasting, and every pour--2019 Private Reserve Cabernet, 2019 Eighth Maker Reserve, even the luminous Private Reserve Chardonnay--was introduced with just enough geeky detail to make us smarter without ever feeling lectured. Service? Flawless. Our host, Drew, balanced warmth and precision: leisurely pacing, razor-sharp palate notes, zero snobbery. He even slipped us a library pour of the 2006 Cab just to show "how patience rewards your cellar." Consider us rewarded. The grounds invite lingering. Before the tasting we roamed the heritage trees and century-old vines, glasses in hand, catching late morning sun. No bus-tour chaos, no elbows at the bar--just genuine hospitality wrapped in 145 years of Napa history. Price point is premium but so is every detail: crystal stemware, generous portions of Italian charcuterie, and staff who actually remember your name when you double back for merch. We left with two bottles (okay, three, a Coravin and decanter), and a newfound respect for what "legacy" tastes like when it's done right. TDL tip: book the earliest slot to beat the crowd and watch the morning light hit those stained-glass windows. Magic in a glass--again and again. read more

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Great vineyard to mark the start of your wine tasting journey. Beringer is the perfect spot to dive into the rabbit hole of Napa Valley's wines as an amateur - simply because they are one of the oldest establishments, with affordable 3 cup wine tasting for beginner alcoholics. I opted for the cave tour with 3 wines to taste, and it was the perfect experience for a beginner like myself. I didn't really feel the alcohol after the 3 cups, and the short and sweet variety was enough to introduce you to what kind of wine to pursue. Complimented by a little tour in the cave, the tour isn't exactly picturesque, but our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable, even though he claims to be new a hire. Parking was pretty easy, but the entrance is easy to miss. The place is very big on the inside, with nice areas to soak in the sun and take amazing pictures. read more

Went to Beringer Vineyard on Sunday February 22 Andrew our host was incredible he was amazing. He gave us discounts on wine and candy. Was such a pleasure to talk to. Extremely helpful and explained. This was such a fun day read more

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The Walking Cave and Wine Tasting experience was one of the options on our winter wine passport. I was glad we booked a reservation a couple days in advance. The wines were good, but not my favorite of the weekend. The cave tour guide was great and when we would ask questions, he would thoroughly answer them. The Cave stroll is only 30 minutes, so keep that in mind. It's not an extensive tunnel of caves. There are some great opportunities for photos. read more

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We booked the cave tour for 4pm. It was the last tour of the day, since the winery closes at 5pm. The tour itself was great, brief overall, but nice piece of history and the tour guide was well versed in the history of the winery. The tour itself took us about 30 minutes and we were able to taste 3 wines during. Afterwards, everything was closing down for the night so we felt that we weren't able to experience anything else. I wish that info was in the original booking email--"come early to explore the vineyard because doors will close shortly after your tour." Something that I also should take responsibility for since I could've checked the times. We quickly walked through a few areas and it is absolutely gorgeous. Definitely wedding venue worthy. The wines we were able to sample were good. Nothing I would consider buying and/or shipping home but I enjoyed the variety of them. If you're in the area, I'd say go check it out for the gorgeous esthetic, the cave tour isn't expensive so I'd also recommend that, but I WOULD NOT go out of my way. The traffic in the evening is also god awful.. our drive back to the Golden Gate Bridge took 2 hours, with one hour driving on 1 lane. read more

My wife and I took the estate tour and our guide Peter was fantastic. He was super personable, funny, and very insightful. We learned so much history about Beringer and about the industry itself. The grounds are gorgeous! If you're looking for a fun and peaceful tour rich with history and some good tastings definitely check this place out! read more

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Beringer is always a favorite. The Chardonnay is my go to, never disappoints. Their Cabernet Sauvignon is my other favorite. The entire vineyard is pretty with little vignettes where you can relax, enjoy your wine & hang out. They do a wonderful cheese board so I highly recommend you request one when you book your tasting, it has a nice variety and you get to keep the cheese board. One of my favorite tasting options is the porch. Big comfy patio furniture and a gorgeous view. This time we did the member's tasting room. Everyone makes an effort to ensure you enjoy your visit, giving fun information on the winery & its history and making sure you have everything you need. I purchased a membership last year while visiting and love the wine options that are mailed out. My brother uses his membership for tastings & member events very frequently and there are many nice perks to the membership such as special tastings areas and options along with discounts. read more

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The Legacy Cave tour was such a great start for our Napa trip, particularly for the history. It gives a great overview of the Napa AVAs, the story of the Beringer brothers, and things like Prohibition and how to read a wine label. But the best part is that it's all in their hand-dug caves (which have since been reinforced for safety)... and they've done an outstanding job bringing just the right touches to that space in the form of lighting, seating, etc. We are so glad we started our wine trip here! (The cave tour is only 3 tastes--so a good one to start the day) read more

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Beautiful historical winery with wonderful wines! Large landscaped grounds to enjoy. Nice gift shop in front. Friendly staff read more

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I would want to be a member here just to walk around the beautiful grounds. With that said, the wine is the best we have tasted at any winery locally. The staff are knowledgeable and so kind. They never talked down to us and always had enough time to spend with us (a huge issue at another winery). The grounds have several locations to sit, enjoy wine or a picnic, and take in the beautiful surroundings. We have taken our dog without any concerns. The tour is wonderful and should be on your list when you visit. We highly recommend Beringer. read more

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Very nice grounds. I was pleasantly surprised because I have only tried grocery store beringer. But this wines here were very nice especially the Cabernet franc. Smooth and semi full bodied. Giselle was pleasant and very attentive to our group. Definitely worth coming back to and checking out the grounds. We went on a Monday so it was rather slower afternoon. Very nice and relaxing. read more

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Went up for a birthday day with the girls. We went to another winery and the food portion of the winery was closed. So that was disappointing, however, Corey hooked up with a great experience! Linda in the front was so informative and kind. Can't wait to go back and request Corey. All the staff, we spoke with along the way was amazing: Will, Peter, Mykee, Andrew all made an amazing effort to say hi, wish me a happy birthday and change our experience of the day, as we definitely didn't expect that at all! We will definitely will be coming back as soon as we can. read more